Uttar Pradesh NIRMAN Bill-2024

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The Uttar Pradesh government has passed the draft for the Uttar Pradesh Nodal Investment Region for Manufacturing (Construction) Area Bill (NIRMAN)-2024.

An Overview of the News

• Chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, this initiative is part of a strategy to uplift the state’s economy to the one trillion dollar mark.

• SIRs will be set up across Uttar Pradesh, spread out evenly across the state’s four geographical zones.

• Cluster regions for significant investments are being developed to facilitate business activities.

• Power is being decentralized from the state government to regional officials to ease business operations.

Land and Infrastructure:

• The plan includes utilizing approximately 20,000 acres of land from the state’s land bank.

• A notable example is the 5,000-hectare area allocated by the Bundelkhand Industrial Development Authority for major industrial activities.

Economic Goals:

• The bill aims to spur rapid economic growth, legally protect investment zones, streamline business operations, and create numerous jobs.

• UP aims to emulate successful investment strategies from states like Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Karnataka.

Supportive Measures:

• A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the India Trade Promotion Organization (ITPO) and Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) has been signed to foster a business-friendly environment.

• Large convention centers are being constructed in Lucknow and Varanasi to promote MSME visibility and local output.

• Over 2,200 teachers in non-subsidized secondary schools are being reinstated on temporary duty to address educational challenges.

Potential Impact:

• Effective implementation of these plans could significantly advance UP’s progress toward becoming a trillion-dollar economy.

• The initiative aims to promote long-term growth and job creation.

Special Investment Regions (SIR):

• Investment Zones: SIRs are designated areas designed to attract investments by simplifying business operations and enhancing facilities and infrastructure. They often offer tax breaks and other incentives.

• Economic Boost: SIRs focus on sectors like technology and industry to boost local economies, create jobs, and drive technological advancement.

• Global Examples: Similar concepts include China’s Special Economic Zones (SEZs) and Free Trade Zones (FTZs), although SIRs generally have broader economic goals and cover more land.